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Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Paris to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. This will be his first international trip since the election last month, signaling a shift in focus away from the Biden administration for global leaders.
Authored by Maggie Haberman
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Donald J. Trump, who won the election and will soon become the President, is going to France this Saturday to attend the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. The cathedral had been destroyed by a fire five years ago. This trip will be his first visit to a foreign country since the election and shows how world leaders are starting to move on from the Biden presidency.
Donald Trump shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will be visiting the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, expressing his excitement and gratitude towards French President Emmanuel Macron for overseeing the restoration efforts of the historic building.
He expressed excitement for the upcoming day, noting that it would be memorable for everyone involved.
The planning for the trip has been ongoing for a few days, as per sources familiar with the situation. One of the sources mentioned that Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron have spoken at least once over the phone.
It is anticipated that President Biden will not be present at the reopening event, but Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady, is expected to attend based on information from a source who was briefed on the matter.
Since winning a second term by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket, Mr. Trump has mostly stayed at Mar-a-Lago, his private club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
The announcement of the trip was somewhat expected. Mr. Trump enjoys the pomp and grandeur associated with construction sites, particularly historic ones. This trip also signifies his reemergence on the international platform.
However, this situation is also the most recent development in a history of tense interactions with European allies, especially with Mr. Macron.
The President of France, who is dealing with unrest within his own country caused by extreme right and left-wing groups, praised President Trump at the beginning of Trump’s presidency. Macron extended an invitation to Trump to join in France’s Bastille Day festivities in Paris in 2017, and Trump accepted the invitation enthusiastically.
The relationship between Macron and Trump turned sour in 2018 when Macron supported the concept of a European military defense that could defend against Russia, China, and the United States. Macron’s stance clashed with Trump’s nationalist views, especially as far-right populists supporting Trump were gaining power in France and other parts of Europe.
In August 2022, the FBI conducted a search at Mar-a-Lago to look for undisclosed classified documents. During the search, federal agents seized some information related to Mr. Macron from the property.
Maggie Haberman is a seasoned journalist who covers the 2024 presidential campaign, other political races, and ongoing investigations involving former President Donald J. Trump. She has extensive experience in political reporting.
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